Machine-to-machine (M2M) communications has historically represented the integration of microprocessors, microcontrollers and sensors with communications, monitoring and control systems to improve efficiencies and effectiveness of business operations. The introduction of the Internet of Things (IoT) is taking M2M to entirely new level as applications are rapidly expanding beyond traditional boundaries. One of the anticipated impacts of IoT will be rapid growth of consumer oriented M2M applications and increased involvement of consumers as a key element of the M2M value chain.

Written by industry experts who have actually designed, implemented and operated M2M applications, the seventh edition of End-to-End M2M provides invaluable information for anyone seeking to better understand the technology, applications, business and regulatory issues. This research distinguishes itself from other publications on this topic by providing the reader with an understanding of M2M, the technologies involved in M2M, reasons to use M2M, key M2M applications, challenges in deploying M2M, and more.

The report includes forecast data for the period 2014 - 2019 with analysis of key drivers, success factors, and industry dynamics. All purchases of Mind Commerce reports includes time with an expert analyst who will help you link key findings in the report to the business issues you're addressing. This needs to be used within three months of purchasing the report. Purchasers of this report at the Company-wide License level will receive a complimentary copy of the report "Machine-to-Machine Communications: What Executives and IT Leaders Need to Know about M2M and its Role in Support of IoT"